54 12 ... Replacing complete seal for glass slide/tilt sunroof (frame)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete glass slide/tilt sunroof (frame) refer to 54 12 211 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (FRAME)

Mark one end point (marker pen on outside).

Detach seal (1) from sunroof (2).

Fig 1: Removing Seal From Sunroof

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Installation:

Start fitting new seal on marking.

Position seal gently only and align end points parallel to each other.

Press seal (1) firmly on frame (2) and ensure correct seating.